Dietary Services & Housekeeping

Job Description

Job Description

Hello, we're Schwartz Farms, Inc.

Schwartz Farms, Inc. was founded in 1978 and at the time was predominantly involved in crop farming. Although Schwartz Farms is still involved in farming, today's primary operations are within the pork industry. Schwartz Farms, Inc. employs over 550 full-time individuals, and operate in the upper Midwest, predominantly in Minnesota, Kansas, Iowa, South Dakota, and Nebraska. We also utilize approximately 300 independent contractors. As a premier pork producer, Schwartz Farms embraces itself for a challenging and rewarding future.

Join our team at Schwartz Farms, Inc. in Minneapolis, KS, where your passion for supporting teams meets an exciting career! As a Dietary Services & Housekeeping professional, you will play a vital role in maintaining a clean and welcoming environment for the Smoky Hills team..

Join our team at our new Minneapolis, Kansas location. We anticipate this position beginning in January 2027 as we prepare to launch operations at our newly constructed facility.

ESSENTIAL FUNCTIONS:
This position shall be responsible for the following:

Administrative

• Maintain inventory and ensure timely ordering of supplies, including but not limited to:
  • Production needs, such as uniforms, footwear, undergarments, etc.
  • Office needs, such as paper, pens, markers, notebooks, first aid kits, etc.
  • Kitchen needs, such as plates, bowls, cups, utensils, condiments, food products, dish soap, etc.
  • Biosecurity needs, such as shower supplies, shower curtains, shampoo & conditioner, booties, wipes, etc.
  • Cleaning supplies, such as disinfectants, household cleaners, brooms, mops, vacuums, etc.
  • IT needs, such as computers, printers, scanners, etc.
• Coordinate with Safety Coordinator, Warehouse Manager and Helpdesk to optimize pricing and supply, as appropriate
• Confirm availability of items and conduct inventory of required items
• Identify obsolete production, and arrange for proper removal or disposal
• May assist with production data entry & recordkeeping

Housekeeping

• Perform general cleaning and sanitizing tasks and services, particularly in entry area, shower rooms, kitchen and dining areas, offices, and boot room
• Clean and disinfect kitchen and dining areas
• Wash dishes, utensils, glasses, pots, and pans
• Wipe and dust surfaces in rooms
• Vacuum and clean floors, rugs, furniture, and windows
• Clean and disinfect bathrooms
• Stock towels, washcloths, and hand towels in bathrooms
• Pick up and empty trash containers
• Sort, wash, dry, fold and organize daily laundry
• Notify maintenance if something is not working properly

Food Service

• Draft and implement operating budget; perform reasonable predictive forecasting of expected meal service based on staff headcount
• Oversee the daily operations of food service within the barn, including but not limited to:
  • Monitor inventory and order supplies for food preparation and kitchen needs
  • Create monthly meal plan
  • Prepare, cook, and serve lunch Monday through Friday, with leftovers prepared a/portioned for weekend staff
  • Cut, weigh, or measure ingredients according to recipes
  • Prepare meat, seafood, and poultry for cooking
  • Prepare vegetables to be used as sides, salad ingredients and/or condiments
  • Arrange prepared food on serving trays or in designated area for retrieval by staff
  • Prevent the spoilage of ingredients through proper storage in designated containers
  • Monitor the temperature of food and food storage areas
  • Operate cooking equipment
• Adhere to best practices for food handling and safety regulations throughout the kitchen and dining areas
  • Maintain overall sanitation, health, cleanliness, and safety standards for food preparation areas, cooking services, dishes and utensils, equipment and overall facility
• Gather comments, feedback, and other data about food and service quality; modify meal plans as necessary, and provide reporting to management
• Schedule and coordinate maintenance, repairs, and improvements to food services equipment and facilities

Additional Support Duties:

• Demonstrate values of integrity, respect, excellence, innovation and adaptability
• Advocate and engage in SFI's animal welfare policy, including promoting animal well-being, remedying circumstances which impede animal care, and properly reporting instances of mistreatment or abuse
• Follow biosecurity protocols in completing job duties

The preceding statements are intended to describe the general nature and level of work being performed by people assigned this classification. They are not to be construed as an exhaustive list of all job duties performed.

ADDITIONAL RESPONSIBILITIES:

• Additional duties may be assigned as they arise, up to and including assisting departments with animal care
• Maintain a safe working environment
  

WORKING CONDITIONS AND ENVIRONMENT:

• Position may involve non-standard business hours.
• Incumbent will carry out multiple daily tasks.
• Prolonged periods standing, walking, bending and being on feet (up to 8 hours a day).
• Frequent use of one or both hands/arms to grasp, pull, and/or push.
• Must be able to lift and carry up to 25 pounds at times.

QUALIFICATIONS:

• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Excellent interpersonal skills with a proven ability to create and maintain positive working relationships with vendors, suppliers, and team members
• Excellent organizational skills and attention to detail
• Clean Motor Vehicle Record
• Ability to accept constructive feedback and work collaboratively with management and other stakeholders to identify and facilitate needed improvements to the food service program
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office Suite to draft reports, inventory, and budgets
• Ability to follow safety rules and guidelines
  
• Demonstrated experience in managing or working in a food service program, including working knowledge of food service and nutritional guidelines and best practices
• Livestock background
• Successful completion of a food safety coursework and/or certification

TRAINING: